Census 2016 Results

The first results from Census 2016, published on 14 July, show that the preliminary total of the population enumerated on Census Night, Sunday the 24th of April 2016, was 4,757,976 persons.The preliminary results, published just 12 weeks after census day, are based on a clerical summary of each enumeration area compiled by the 4,663 enumerators. These counts were returned to the CSO in advance of the census forms themselves and the results published are based on this information. We’d like to thank the enumerators and their supervisors for all their hard work over the course of the census. The CSO would also like to take this opportunity to extend our gratitude for the fantastic cooperation we received from householders during the conduct of the 2016 census. The preliminary results are the initial count of the census. Further results will be released in different phases as they become available during 2017, commencing with This is Ireland, Part 1 - Principal Demographic Results due to be published in April 2017. View full preliminary resultsView press releaseView Census 2016 Publication Schedule

What is the Census?

The census is a detailed account of everybody who is in the country on census night. On 24th April everybody is Ireland was required to enter their details on a census form.

The importance of the census is that it accounts for everybody in the country no matter where they are. The results provide invaluable information on not only population size for the country as a whole, but also about the make-up of the population of towns, villages, and other small areas across the country. As well as collecting information on the age and sex of the population, a range of different questions relating to households and individuals are also asked such as where and what people work at, how people travel to work, school and college, languages spoken, disabilities, families, housing and lots more.

Who conducts the Census?

The census is conducted by the Central Statistics Office (CSO)

Your Questions

The Census Form

The main household census form caters for up to six persons present in the household on Census Night. There are 35 questions on the form which must be answered in respect of each individual who is present in the household . Read more...

Census in School

Learning about the census and about how to effectively use census and other statistical data is a key part of our education. It helps us to understand our society and our role as responsible citizens in participating in that society.
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